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13 Sep 2024
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Connecticut
United States
12:54:56 PM
20 Oct 2024
Connecticut Info
Abbreviation:
CT
State capital:
Hartford
Population:
3,600,000
Largest city:
Bridgeport (150,000)
State bird:
American Robin
State flower:
Mountain Laurel
State tree:
White Oak
Local facts for Connecticut
What time zone does Connecticut use?
Connecticut is in the Eastern Time Zone (ET), which is Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5) during the winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4) during the summer.
Does Connecticut observe Daylight Saving Time (DST)?
Yes, Connecticut observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks are set forward 1 hour in March to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4) and set back 1 hour in November to Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5).
What is the time difference between Connecticut and California?
Connecticut is 3 hours ahead of California. For example, when it is 12:00 PM in Connecticut (Eastern Time), it is 9:00 AM in California (Pacific Time).
Are there any states that share the same time zone as Connecticut?
Yes, Connecticut shares the Eastern Time Zone with several other states, including New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.